Monster Hunter Wilds Weapon Guide: Best Weapons Tier List & Combos

## Monster Hunter Wilds Weapon Tier List With 14 weapon types in Monster Hunter Wilds, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. This guide ranks every weapon type and provides essential combo knowledge. ### S-Tier (Top Performers) **Great Sword** The undisputed king of burst damage. True Charged Slash can deal over 1000 damage in a single hit. - **Key Combo**: Charged Slash → Strong Charged Slash → True Charged Slash - **New**: Focus Mode allows mid-charge direction adjustment - **Best For**: Players who love reading monster attacks and punishing openings **Long Sword** Fluid, stylish, and devastating when mastered. The Spirit Gauge system rewards aggressive play. - **Key Combo**: Spirit Blade I → II → III → Spirit Roundslash (gauge level up) - **New**: Iai Spirit Slash has extended counter frames - **Best For**: Players who enjoy fast-paced counter-based combat **Bow** Ranged damage with unmatched mobility. Coatings add versatility for every situation. - **Key Combo**: Charged Shot → Power Shot → Power Volley → Dragon Piercer - **New**: Tracer arrows mark targets for homing shots - **Best For**: Players who prefer ranged combat with high mobility ### A-Tier (Excellent) **Charge Blade** — Complex but rewarding, SAED unleashed deals massive elemental damage **Dual Blades** — Speed demon with Demon Mode and Archdemon Mode **Switch Axe** — Morph between Axe and Sword modes, Zero Sum Discharge finisher ### B-Tier (Solid) **Hammer** — KO king, focus on monster heads for stuns **Insect Glaive** — Aerial combat specialist with Kinsect buffs **Light Bowgun** — Mobile ranged with rapid-fire capabilities ### C-Tier (Niche) **Lance** — The ultimate tank with impenetrable guard **Gunlance** — Explosive shelling ignores monster armor **Hunting Horn** — Buff your team while dealing KO damage ### D-Tier (Situational) **Heavy Bowgun** — Slow but devastating with Wyvernheart and Wyvernsnipe **Sword & Shield** — Jack of all trades, master of none ### Advanced Combos **Great Sword Tackle Cancel** - Begin True Charged Slash → Shoulder Tackle to hyperarmor through attacks → continue TCS **Long Sword Foresight Slash** - Attack → Foresight Slash (dodge + counter) → Spirit Roundslash → instant gauge level **Dual Blades Demon Dance** - Demon Mode → Triangle/Y combo → Demon Dance → Archdemon Mode transition ### Weapon Switching Mechanics The Seikret mount allows mid-hunt weapon switching: - Carry two weapons of different types - Switch during monster transitions - Adapt to different phases of the hunt - Example: Great Sword for damage windows, Bow for aggressive monsters ### FAQ **Q: Which is better: raw or elemental damage?** A: Depends on weapon type. Dual Blades and Bow benefit from elemental matching, while Great Sword prefers raw damage. **Q: What's the fastest weapon for speedrunning?** A: Bow and Heavy Bowgun currently top speedrun leaderboards, though all weapons are viable. **Q: How do I unlock new Switch Skills?** A: Progress through the story and complete specific hub quests to unlock additional moves for each weapon. **Q: Can I change weapon type mid-game without penalty?** A: Yes! All weapons are available from the start. Craft new ones at the Smithy anytime.